2012 Sinton for Youth shopping spree

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Keishawn Salone, 10, of Sinton, scours the action figure display for his favorite, "The Rock," at the Kmart in Portland on Saturday. Donations from readers of the Caller-Times Children's Christmas Appeal program fund the shopping spree. This year $10,000 was divvied among the about 250 children.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Iesha Ortiz-Jones, 10 (center), has helpers Karina Salinas, 16 (left) and Julianne Martinez, 15, check the price tags on a pair of shorts at the Kmart in Portland during the Sinton for Youth shopping spree Saturday.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Peggy Halbert, 6 (right) checks out a pair of Christmas socks shown to her by one of her helpers Angelica Zapata, 15, with another helper Ashley Rodriguez, 16 during the shopping spree for 250 children.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Leland Flores-Rey, 7, of Sinton, sees a toy that he likes at Kmart in Portland on Saturday, while Gillermo Lopez, 17, pushes him in a basket during the shopping spree that the Caller-Times Children's Christmas Appeal program funded.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Yolanda Garza, 6 (right), tries on a pair of shoes with the help of Jill Williams and Sierra Gorman. Each of the five San Patricio County school districts recommended 50 needy youngsters who were matched with student mentors to spend about $40 each during the Sinton for Youth shopping spree funded by the Caller-Times Children's Christmas Appeal.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Sony Echols, 8, of Sinton, looks over an action figure while wearing the band jacket of one of his helpers during the Sinton for Youth shopping spree funding by the Caller-Times Children's Christmas Appeal at Kmart in Portland, Saturday.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Donavynnemarie Garcia, 9, looks high and low for a toy after selecting her clothing at the Kmart in Portland, Saturday with her helpers Tristin Castillo, 15 (left), and Sarah Lobdell, 14, all of Sinton. Donations from the Caller-Times Children's Christmas Appeal program funded the shopping spree. This year $10,000 was divvied among the about 250 children.